Caught Red-Handed

Zane crumbled under Valerie's shameless pestering.

I can't say no. Her antics are getting weirder and weirder.

Resigning to her fate, she did as she was told and stood guard outside the study with an eye on the entrance to the Thorne residence.

Valerie studied the doorknob of the study for a moment before pulling out one of her earrings.

After tinkering with the lock for several seconds, the door